5 Speed upgrade?

[norwood1026]

Even though I am planning at the moment anyhow to put a V-6 into my 00 Protege I have an issue with the stock 5 speed. We all know that these cars were not bulit for cruising down the interstate & getting 35 MPG. At 80 the engine is turning 4,000 RPM. My question is does anyone make a taller fifth gear for these cars?

[goldstar]

I believe the MX6/626 5th gear set is taller than stock and can be installed in your transmission as a replacement.

Happy Motoring!

[norwood1026]

I believe the MX6/626 5th gear set is taller than stock and can be installed in your transmission as a replacement.

Happy Motoring!

Good to know even if I do stick stock with the stock motor.

[ajkulish]

also there is a kit on protegegarage.com that sells gtx strengthened gear sets

[norwood1026]

also there is a kit on protegegarage.com that sells gtx strengthened gear sets

The strength of the gear is fine it just too short gas mileage sucks on the interstate. Yeah I could slow down but what fun would that be?

[goldstar]

The strenght of the gear is fine it just too short gas mileage sucks on the interstate. Yeah I could slow down but what fun would that be?

No fun!

Happy Motoring!

[darkjocker]

yes the MX6/626 5th gear.

Only 2 parts are needed for the 5th gear swap. It's a direct swap !

Parts from Mazda are:

Primary shaft - G560-17-611C
Secondary shaft - G514-17-308

You use your original synchros.

[mach1219]

put on a taller wheel/tire combination. much easier way to reduce engine RPM at cruising speed


im getting 30 mpg in my 2003 ES 5 speed. I dont think thats bad at all. If you go to a real high gear you wont be able to pass without downshifting and probaly burning up any fuel you saved in the process

[norwood1026]

I believe the MX6/626 5th gear set is taller than stock and can be installed in your transmission as a replacement.

Happy Motoring!

Sorry I should of asked this before, it will bolt up to the 1.8 correct?

[goldstar]

Yes, it will fit in your 1.8 L transmission.

Happy Motoring!

[GigioMX5]

Is this swap for an F tranny on a Z5 engine protege 1996?

[goldstar]

Even though I am planning at the moment anyhow to put a V-6 into my 00 Protege I have an issue with the stock 5 speed. We all know that these cars were not bulit for cruising down the interstate & getting 35 MPG. At 80 the engine is turning 4,000 RPM. My question is does anyone make a taller fifth gear for these cars?

Now that this was bumped up, I went back and looked at your original statement. Where did you get your original figure from? At 80 mph with stock wheels and tires, your engine is turning more like 3,656 rpm in 5th gear.

http://www.wihandyman.com/forum/showthread.php?16731

Happy Motoring!

[irishkev90]

Is this swap for an F tranny on a Z5 engine protege 1996?

No, the gear swap only works with G-series transmissions. Sorry.

[GigioMX5]

BTW- Anyone knows how to identify an F Transmission gear using the outside codes?

I just swap my ATX for a stick and is poping out the 5Th gear so i need to know which ratio is the best for economy.
My Tranny id says F5D2 does it mean anything in particular?

Thanks for your help!

[goldstar]

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According to TheMAN's FAQ, that number is the assembly identification code number but it won't tell you anything about the internal gear ratios. If you know your transmission's model # (for example, F5M-R), the internal gear ratios can be found in the transmission section of the above FAQ.

Happy Motoring!